Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Government Denies Plan to Remove Socialism and Secularism
The government said it is not planning to remove the words 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the beginning of the Constitution.
These words were added a long time ago.
Some people are talking about changing these words, but the government says it hasn't decided to do anything.
The Supreme Court has also said the government can change the Preamble.
The government's current position is to keep things as they are.
Government denies plans to remove 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated no formal actions have been initiated.
The government's stance is no current plan exists to reconsider or remove the words.
Discussions might be happening, but no official course of action is planned.
The Supreme Court upheld the 1976 amendment, confirming Parliament's power to amend the Preamble.
- Who
- Indian Government, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
- What
- Government clarifies there's no plan to remove 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble.
- When
- July 25, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address discussions and reports about potential changes to the Preamble.
Potential Amendments
Government's Stance
Amendment Considerations
Potential Amendments
Discussions on amendments by certain groups
Government's Stance
Official government position: No current plan.
- Government Position
- No current plan to remove terms.
- Law Minister
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Key Terms
- 'Socialism' and 'Secularism'
- Preamble Amendment
- Discussions exist, no formal actions initiated.
- Supreme Court
- Upheld 1976 Amendment.